Western Primary School has retained its 'outstanding' Ofsted rating following its latest inspection.
The Harrogate school welcomed inspectors last month, having previously been rated 'outstanding' following a visit in 2018.
And inspectors said that “pupils are extremely proud to attend this happy and vibrant school.”
They also praised Western for its “rich and inclusive curriculum”.
The Ofsted report said:
“Staff implement the curriculum extremely well. Pupils have many opportunities to revisit and build on their prior learning.
“This means that pupils learn deeply the most important knowledge they need.
“The school’s use of questioning and technology in lessons is highly effective”.
Ofsted also commended the SEND provision at Western Primary, commenting that the school provides “highly effective, targeted support” to pupils who need it.
Pupils were praised for their “positive attitudes to learning,” with the report adding:
“Children in the early years display a love for learning. Children are highly motivated.
“The school promotes a love of reading. Libraries and book areas around school are full of high-quality texts for pupils to enjoy.
“Pupils talk with excitement about the wide range of books they read.”
Western Primary School, along with Oatlands Junior School and Harrogate Grammar School, was a founding school in the newly formed, Red Kite Learning Trust, in 2015.
This has grown into a multi-academy trust of 14 schools across North and West Yorkshire.
Headteacher at Western Primary School, Mr Tim Broad said:
“I am delighted with the outcome of our recent inspection, which validates not only the tremendous, day-to-day work of our wonderful staff team, but also the remarkable nature of the entire Western community which works together tirelessly in the best interests of all our pupils.
“I am very proud to lead such an exceptional group of staff and pupils and would like to extend my gratitude and admiration to everyone associated with our school for the contribution they have made, and continue to make, to the success story that is Western Primary School.”
Mr Broad added:
“I would also like to recognise the value of belonging to Red Kite Learning Trust, working collaboratively with all the schools in our Trust to promote the very best outcomes for all their children and young people.”
Director of Primary Education for Red Kite Learning Trust, Amanda Thornton Jones said:
“The school community is immensely proud of this recognition which underscores its commitment to providing a nurturing environment where pupils thrive.
“Pupils feel safe, thoroughly enjoy school and are encouraged to pursue their aspirations.
"Western Primary is a school where pupils are encouraged to dream big and fly high.”
You can read the full ofsted report for Western Primary School here.
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